This dictionary is for the benefit of guys who are new to the gay internet. It doesn't contain words whose meaning is obvious, nor those which can be found in any English dictionary, nor ones which are hardly ever used. The aim is to provide definitions of popular gay terms and abbreviations often found in personal ads, messageboards and chat pages. We welcome suggestions of any words or acronyms which you feel would make useful additions. Please
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69

Two people engaging in oral sex with each other simultaneously.

AC-DC

Bisexual, or a gay guy who likes to fuck and be fucked.

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - A breakdown of the immune system following infection by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

aka

Abbreviation for 'also known as'.

Anilingus

Stimulation of the anus and surrounding area by kissing, licking and penetration of the anus with the tongue. More commonly known as rimming.

ARC

Aids Related Complex.

ASL

Age, Sex, Location - Commonly used at the start of a chat room conversation, to ask for basic information about someone.

Barebacking

Having anal sex without a condom.

BDSM

Bondage and Discipline, Domination and Submission, and Sadism and Masochism.

Bear

Large hairy guy.

Bi-curious

Curious about, and considering experimenting with bisexuality.

Bf

Abbreviation for boyfriend.

Bisexual

Sexually attracted to both men and women.

Blow job or BJ

Oral sex.

Bondage

Restraint, immobilisation or tieing up of people during sexual activity, sometimes for the purpose of inflicting discipline or pain (e.g. whipping).

Bottom

The guy who prefers to be the recipient of anal sex, or to give oral sex, or considers himself to be the submissive partner.

Btw

Abbreviation for 'by the way'.

Camp

Effeminate style, mannerisms and behaviour of some gay guys.

Clap

Gonorrhea.

Cottage

A public place (usually toilets) where guys indulge in anonymous sex.

Crabs

Pubic lice

Cruise

To casually search for guys for the purpose of having sex.

Cub

A young bear, or one who likes to adopt a submissive role.

Cum

Semen, or to ejaculate.

Cut

Circumcised.

Down-Low or DL

A discreet activity or information kept secret. Often used by men who identify as heterosexual but have gay sex secretly. (also 'on the down-low' or 'on the DL')

The guy who prefers to be the giver of anal sex, or to receive oral sex, or considers himself to be the dominant partner.

TG

Abbreviation for 'transgendered'.

TS

Abbreviation for 'transsexual'.

TV

Abbreviation for 'transvestite' (or television!)

Twink

Young, sexually attractive guy, who has good looks but not necessarily such good intelligence.

Uncut

Not circumcised.

Vanilla Sex

Plain or standard sex. Some people use this term to imply straightforward sex, without fetish related activities such as BDSM, role play etc, whilst others use the term to mean non-penetrative gay sex.

Versatile

Happy to adopt the role of a 'top' or a 'bottom'.

Yellow

Sexual activities involving urine.

Wank

Masturbate (UK).

W/e

Abbreviation for 'well endowed'.

Self-describing Abbreviations

These abbreviations are used in personal ads to define the marital status, religion, race and sex of a person. They are made up of 3-5 letters, with one letter from each of the following groups, in the sequence indicated: